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A drink driver from East Cowes, who was caught 3 times over the limit, has claimed she was driving to save a friend in crisis. Parisha Valjee, 54, of Cambridge Road, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court and...

Plans have been submitted to demolish what remains of Old Park Lodge in St Lawrence, after the property was left partially destroyed and structurally unsound by a landslip last year. The 2-storey home was devastated by ground movement in March...

A Sandown woman who had been struggling with chronic pain and mental health issues took her own life by driving her car off Culver Cliff, an inquest has concluded. Nichola Irene Merrick, 45, was pronounced dead on 22nd April 2023...

Residents of the Isle of Wight should plan alternative travel as 'vital works' will see Island Line trains suspended once again for a 3-week period later this year.  Beginning 18th October until 3rd November, the entirety of the Island Line...

A brand-new slots arcade in central Newport is welcoming visitors with £10 free play, complimentary refreshments and a friendly, modern atmosphere. Fortune Slots, located at 93 High Street, officially opened earlier this year following planning approval by the Isle of...

The Mountbatten hospice group, which comprises Mountbatten Isle of Wight and Mountbatten Hampshire, has joined forces with Southampton Solent University to launch a brand new course in palliative and end-of-life care. The Level 7 module, worth 30 credits, is aimed...

With GCSE results due this week, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging parents who know their teenager’s plans in September to extend their claim now to continue to receive Child Benefit. More than 509,000 parents of teenagers, who are...

More than 20 employees from businesses based at Fortis House in Ryde received a free health MOT last week, thanks to a visit from The Lighthouse Clinic arranged with help from Island Echo. Newport-based The Lighthouse Clinic provides free NHS...

Residents in Lake North look set to head to the polls once again on Thursday 2nd October, just 5 months after electing David Maclean, who resigned yesterday (Tuesday) amid mounting pressure over his lack of presence. The Isle of Wight...

New figures released by the RSPCA have revealed that there were 42 reports of animals being beaten on the Isle of Wight during the summer months in recent years - with an 88% rise in incidents since 2020. The statistics...